Donald Trump considering new role for Sean Spicer: official

He's questioned, criticized and ridiculed. Now there's word White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer could be shuffled off to a new position, as the Donald Trump administration grapples with low approval ratings and negative press. Jackson Proskow looks at how Spicer has one of Washington's toughest jobs.

Spicer is reportedly on the hunt for his replacement alongside White House Chief of Staff Reince Preibus. According to a report from Politico, the pair have been in contact with Fox News personality Laura Ingraham about the role of press secretary and Daily Mail editor David Martosko about the role of communications director.

Spicer has been looking to move into a role where he would supervise both positions, according to the report.

The White House has been looking to expand its communication’s operation for some time.

“We have sought input from many people as we look to expand our communications operation. As he did in the beginning, Sean Spicer is managing both the communications and press office,” White House deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement.

Spicer has come under fire several times since Trump’s inauguration.

A day after, the press secretary held briefings where he lashed out at the media over refuting inauguration crowd numbers.